Solutions Architect

***Important: This vacancy uses a two-phase application process. This is Phase 1 of 2 for this vacancy. To be considered for this position, you must complete both phases of the application process. *** Phase 1: You must first complete and submit your application under this announcement.

Phase 2: After this announcement closes, eligible applicants will receive an email containing an exclusive link to a separate competency assessment announcement. You must use that link to complete and submit Phase 2.

You must submit a résumé under both announcements, and both announcements must show Application Submitted for your application to be considered complete. You will receive application status updates only under the Phase 1 announcement. Additional instructions for completing the competency assessment will be provided in the Phase 2 announcement.

Phase 2 is expected to take at least one hour to complete. Failure to complete and submit both Phase 1 and Phase 2 will result in an incomplete application and removal from further consideration.

As a Solutions Architect , you will: Provide expert guidance for the design, selection, integration, and implementation of technology solutions that enhance financial integrity, strengthen internal controls, and support OFI's digital first product strategy.

Act as a technical expert in all areas of enterprise architecture and will develop and propose policy as well as deliver IT and management planning, and advisory programs that provide the full range and depth of technical services to our business functions throughout Fiscal Service Encompass strategic planning, capital planning and investment control, data standardization, policy and standards development and proposal, infrastructure planning, information security management, security architecture and design and enterprise architecture.

Regularly facilitate and actively participate in confidential meetings with Bureau senior managers to guide decision makers in the direction of the IT architecture and its impact on management, business functions, security, and operations such as changing business processes, future planning for staffing and organization, etc.

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.

To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé. For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized Experience for this position includes: - Independently analyzing business or technical data, and information security requirements to translate them into functional or technical solution architectures; AND - Designing, evaluating, or implementing technology solutions that improve program integrity, internal controls, fraud prevention, improper-payment detection, data validation, or interoperability between systems; AND - Coordinating with business owners, technical teams, cybersecurity personnel, and other stakeholders to evaluate solution options, address technical or security dependencies, and guide the implementation of technology solutions.

In addition to meeting specialized experience, at the GS-13 level, individuals must have experience demonstrating each of the following competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Information Management, Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Problem Solving, Teamwork, and Technical Competence.

A competency assessment will be used to determine whether you meet the required competency proficiency levels. Once this announcement closes, eligible applicants will receive an email containing an exclusive link to access and complete Phase 2 of the application process.

For the required proficiency levels and competency definitions, please see the following link: Competency-Based Qualification Standard for the Information Technology Management Series, 2210